Job summary
We are looking to recruit a pharmacy technician who will enjoy being a senior part of this friendly close-knit pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills within pharmacy procurement whilst maintaining your general pharmacy technician skills. This is a well-established and valued post, which is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service. The pharmacy is a close-knit team within an acute specialist surgical hospital. You will work closely with a wide range of staff to ensure a first class pharmacy service.
You must be a GPhC registered pharmacy technician. Previous experience within hospital pharmacy is also essential.
As with other posts in a small department, the post holder's responsibilities are wide-ranging however time will be given to fulfil expected objectives
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the direct day-to-day management of the pharmacy procurement and distribution services for the Trust, as well as looking at new initiatives and ways of streamlining of existing practices. This includes line management of the staff, prioritisation of work, liaising with a range of people including clinical teams and suppliers plus responsibility for stock control management. You will also be the systems manager for the pharmacy IT system (JAC/Careflow).
You will have to cover some dispensary duties. Currently there are no weekend duties, but you will be expected to be part of the working bank holiday rota. You may also be expected to work some weekends or late nights in the future as part of the drive towards a 7-day service.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the pharmacy team the post holder shares responsibility for the organisation, management and supply of pharmacy services to patients and healthcare staff for the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The pharmacy team is the hospital lead for all aspects of medicines management, including the safe and secure handling of medicines, and the clinical and cost-effective use of medicines.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains full details of responsibilities. They include:
- Staff management including performance management, development, conducting appraisals, recruitment and selection
- Responsible for the ordering and invoice processes of medicines
- Overseeing the distribution services.
- Co-ordination of pharmaceutical contracts for the Trust and ensuring the IT systems are updated
- Ensuring product recalls are implemented within specified timeline.
- Managing and communicating stock shortages.
- Acting as workplace, practice or educational supervisor for the training and assessment of assigned pharmacy assistant apprentices and internal/ cross-sector pre-registration pharmacy technicians.
- Act as the systems manager for the pharmacy IT system (Careflow formerly JAC)
- Covering dispensary duties as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the pharmacy team the post holder shares responsibility for the organisation, management and supply of pharmacy services to patients and healthcare staff for the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The pharmacy team is the hospital lead for all aspects of medicines management, including the safe and secure handling of medicines, and the clinical and cost-effective use of medicines.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains full details of responsibilities. They include:
- Staff management including performance management, development, conducting appraisals, recruitment and selection
- Responsible for the ordering and invoice processes of medicines
- Overseeing the distribution services.
- Co-ordination of pharmaceutical contracts for the Trust and ensuring the IT systems are updated
- Ensuring product recalls are implemented within specified timeline.
- Managing and communicating stock shortages.
- Acting as workplace, practice or educational supervisor for the training and assessment of assigned pharmacy assistant apprentices and internal/ cross-sector pre-registration pharmacy technicians.
- Act as the systems manager for the pharmacy IT system (Careflow formerly JAC)
- Covering dispensary duties as required
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacy technician
Desirable
- ACT
- Medicines management accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Worked in hospital pharmacy, including dispensary
- Experience of placing medicines orders
- Managed or supervised staff
Desirable
- Medicines procurement experience
- Previously managed a section
- Previously been mentor for trainee
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of procurement processes
Desirable
- Understanding above the basic functions of pharmacy IT systems
- In depth understanding of pharmaceutical procurement
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal english communication skills
- Good It and keyboard skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to negotiate
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people
- Flexible team worker
- Good time management skills / ability to prioritise
- Effectively manage conflict
- Self motivated
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacy technician
Desirable
- ACT
- Medicines management accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Worked in hospital pharmacy, including dispensary
- Experience of placing medicines orders
- Managed or supervised staff
Desirable
- Medicines procurement experience
- Previously managed a section
- Previously been mentor for trainee
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of procurement processes
Desirable
- Understanding above the basic functions of pharmacy IT systems
- In depth understanding of pharmaceutical procurement
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal english communication skills
- Good It and keyboard skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to negotiate
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people
- Flexible team worker
- Good time management skills / ability to prioritise
- Effectively manage conflict
- Self motivated
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
